Gun Violence
Philadelphia rapper Phat Geez fatally shot in Brewerytown
Officers responded to a report of a person with a gun at about 10:10 p.m. Sunday on the 1200 block of North Taney Street.
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Man faces charges in Pa. and N.J. after alleged killings of family members in Bucks County
Andre Gordon Jr. has been charged in Bucks County with murder, aggravated assault and robbery. New Jersey's attorney general says he faces carjacking and weapons charges.
1 day ago
Alleged Bucks County shooter apprehended by police in Trenton, N.J.
The man suspected of killing three people in Bucks County was arrested without incident by police in Trenton, N.J.
3 days ago
They encourage all worshipers to understand how to stop the bleeding if someone is shot or stabbed.
4 days ago
Listen 1:10Former Eagle Brian Dawkins wants Philly students to speak openly about mental health
In the wake of a mass shooting that left eight teens injured, Dawkins spoke to Philly students about the importance of dealing with trauma.
4 days ago
Listen 1:563 men face firearms charges after Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting, authorities say
Court documents that were part of the complaint said 12 people brandished firearms and at least six people fired weapons at the rally.
5 days ago
4th suspect sought for mass shooting at SEPTA bus stop identified; up to $5,000 reward offered
Asir Boone, 17, is wanted for attempted murder. He should be considered armed and dangerous, officials said.
5 days ago
Police retract statement saying 4th suspect in custody for Philly mass shooting; remains at large
Police say they are still working to see if the bus stop shooting is connected to the killing of an Imhotep Charter High School student, 17-year-old Dayemen Taylor.
6 days ago
Delaware fights challenge to assault weapons, large-capacity magazine bans in appeals court
The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia is weighing whether to grant requests by gun rights advocates to bar Delaware laws they argue are unconstitutional.
1 week ago
Two 18-year-olds charged in mass shooting at SEPTA bus stop
Two people have been arrested and charged in last week’s mass shooting that hurt eight Northeast High School students at a SEPTA bus stop.
1 week ago
Listen 1:112 arrested in connection to SEPTA bus stop shooting that injured 8 teens: sources
Northeast High School students have returned to class after the mass shooting injured 8 students.
1 week ago
The new psychology team at the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program has already provided about 46 survivors with short- and long-term therapy.
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Listen 6:04Police officer in Hamilton Township, N.J. shot while responding to domestic violence call
According to the Hamilton Police Division, a suspect opened fire on officers as they arrived on the scene.
1 week ago
Delaware House approves permit, training requirements for handgun purchases after contentious debate
"Permit-to-purchase laws work,” said Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown. “States with permit laws have 25% lower gun homicide rates, 50% lower gun suicide rates.”
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Listen :58The Pa. legislature created a special prosecutor to go after crimes committed in the transit system, and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker promised to beef up police patrols.
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